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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.78, 9,239.34 and 2,263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.78, 9,239.34 and 2,263.89 is: 3,395.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.78 : 9,239.34 = 2,263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.78/9,239.34 = 2,263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.78x = 9,239.34 × 2,263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.78x = 20,916,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,916,849.43/6,159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.71

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